can a convicted felon return to school, earn a degree and be able to become employed despite the criminal reco

Answer 1

Yes, absolutely it is. One of my former students was a convicted felon. So long as you're up front about your conviction, you should not have a problem being admitted to many schools.

As others mentioned, be aware, going in, of which career fields are closed off to you, because of your conviction. Don't bother majoring in those subjects. In fact, some felons actually major in subjects such as drug counselling and etc., where their past experience and conviction will give them credibility in the field.

Good luck.

Answer 2

Yes, definitely. There will be obstacles, but they won't be surmountable. A few schools do ask on their applications if you have a criminal record, like has been mentioned, some kinds of convictions hurt your chances at some kinds of financial aid, and there are some professions like law enforcement, law, medicine/other health professions, and teaching which might be closed off, or harder to get into, depending on the nature of the conviction.

But it's certainly possible - in some states, it's even possible to take correspondence courses and earn a college degree while in prison. I wish you the best of luck - it's great to hear about people turning their lives around for the better. I think with a lot of future potential employers, seeing that you did the hard work to get through college will make them realize that you're not the same person you were when you committed whatever crime it was.

Answer 3

Yes. If you, or someone convicted, has served out a sentence then the 'debt to society' has been paid. However, many fields will not license or employ felons, and more firms are doing criminal background checks for employment. It may also depend on the felony and what field you want to enter.

Actually many campuses have 'prison programs' inside of the walls in which current prisoners can get a degree. Research indicates that this is the best method to reduce recidivism (returning to jail).

Answer 4

anybody can go to school. Only cases that you are left out of is if you cant outright afford it and need financial aid, and you are convicted of a drug charge, then you will probably be denied. You also can't work in the medical field if you had some types of assalt charges. Main thing is the drug charge. they don't like to give money to drug dealers

Answer 5

It's possible, but you'll have to be careful about what degree you go for. If you embezzled money, for example, you probably won't go anywhere in the financial or accounting fields. You probably won't get anywhere in criminal justice, either.

I'd talk to an admissions counselor about your situation. Be honest and open, and see what they say.

Answer 6

it's never to late to turn ur life around ( good for you and good luck.)